Details

Provenance

The Pace Gallery, New York Daniel W. Dietrich II, Philadelphia (acquired from the above in 1978) The Estate of Daniel W. Dietrich II, Philadelphia (by descent from the above) Christie's, New York, 16 November 2016, Lot 276 (consigned by the above) Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

New York, The Pace Gallery, Agnes Martin: Watercolors , March - April 1978

Literature

Tiffany Bell, Ed., Agnes Martin: Catalogue Raisonné: Works on Paper , New York 2019 - ongoing, no. 1977.037, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The top and bottom edges are deckled. There are artist pinholes in the top corners of the sheet, with an associated minor tear to the top left corner. There is evidence of pale time-staining to the sheet with some associated fading to the image. Under very close inspection, there is a pinpoint brown spot accretion ½ inches from bottom edge and 1 and half inches from right, which is obscured by the mat. Under extremely close inspection, there are a few scattered extremely minute brown spot accretions visible across the upper register of the image. The sheet is hinged verso to the mat along the top edge. Framed under Plexiglas. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Description Agnes Martin Untitled signed and dated '77 watercolor and graphite on paper Sheet: 12 by 12 in. 30.5 by 30.5 cm. Image: 9 by 9 in. 22.9 by 22.9 cm. Provenance The Pace Gallery, New York Daniel W. Dietrich II, Philadelphia (acquired from the above in 1978) The Estate of Daniel W. Dietrich II, Philadelphia (by descent from the above) Christie's, New York, 16 November 2016, Lot 276 (consigned by the above) Acquired from the above sale by the present owner Exhibited New York, The Pace Gallery, Agnes Martin: Watercolors , March - April 1978 Literature Tiffany Bell, Ed., Agnes Martin: Catalogue Raisonné: Works on Paper , New York 2019 - ongoing, no. 1977.037, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The top and bottom edges are deckled. There are artist pinholes in the top corners of the sheet, with an associated minor tear to the top left corner. There is evidence of pale time-staining to the sheet with some associated fading to the image. Under very close inspection, there is a pinpoint brown spot accretion ½ inches from bottom edge and 1 and half inches from right, which is obscured by the mat. Under extremely close inspection, there are a few scattered extremely minute brown spot accretions visible across the upper register of the image. The sheet is hinged verso to the mat along the top edge. Framed under Plexiglas. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.